Welcome to this week's edition of our RHS Weekly News! We're excited to share the latest happenings and updates from our school community to keep you informed and engaged. There are so many resources in here - please make sure to check it out! |
Dear RHS Families:
It's been an exciting Homecoming Week here at RHS! The week culminates with our Varsity Homecoming Football Game tonight at 7:00pm and the Homecoming Dance at 8:00pm in our gym. Note for the dance: No dress shoes (heels or dark soled shoes) will be allowed in the gym. Please wear gym shoes, socks, or bare feet.)
Our newsletter includes important information, so please take some time to check it out!
Have a wonderful weekend, Panthers!
Audrey Haugan, Principal
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This is an outstanding resource for our families, where you find almost anything you need, right on this link! Bell schedules, calendars, technology resources, nutrition services, school safety information, and more! |
Click below to see important yearbook dates for Seniors. |
October 3: Homecoming Dance in the gym, 8:00-10:00
October 6: Perfect Attendance Party
October 9: No School- State Inservice Day
October 12: Blood Drive
October 13: Club Photos
October 22: Parent Conferences 3:30-7:00
October 23: Parent Conferences 8:00-12:00
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10/5 Monday: Volleyball vs. RVHS JV/JV2 @5PM, Varsity @6:30
10/6 Tuesday: Girls Soccer vs. Crook County, JV @4:30, Varsity @6PM
10/7 Wednesday: Volleyball vs. Caldera, JV/JV2 @5PM, Varsity @6:30
10/7 Wednesday: Boys Soccer vs. Mt. View, JV2 @4PM
10/9 Friday: Boys Soccer vs. RVHS, JV @3, Varsity @4:30PM
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Here is what's happening in the College/Career Center next week! Fill out the interest form to participate in an event.
- Tuesday, October 6th at 9:00am: U.S. Navy visit - Interest Form
- Wednesday, October 7th at 11:30am: Oregon State University, Cascades Visit - Interest Form
You must be passing your classes to participate in these events! Contact Ms. Meinig in P3 for more information.
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Here are some tasks to start off your year!
Task #2: This will take you to the Redmond High School Scholarships Page. Most scholarships do not open until the new year, however you can still start applying now! Take a look at the Search Sites tab at the bottom to see other places you can go to look for scholarships. Bookmark this document so that you can refer back to it.
Task #3: FAFSA is officially open! Get ready to fill out your FAFSA Application. Here are some resources below:
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The following students have been recognized by staff for exemplary demonstrations of the core values of Panther PRIDE (Participation, Relationships, Integrity, Determination, Excellence).
Adrian, Madison, Jade, Jasllyn, Lydia, Monserrat, Gracey, Annabelle, Daniel, Rory
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Boys Soccer had a HUGE home win against #1 ranked Summit this week. Until this week, Summit has maintained a flawless 34-0 record in league play dating back to 2022. The Panthers broke that streak winning 1-0 thanks to great defensive play and a goal by Gael Medina. |
The first Oregon Welding League event of the 2026–2027 school year was a great success, and the Redmond High School Panther Tech students represented our program extremely well!
Congratulations to our RHS competitors:
Advanced Division
4th Place – Max Budiman
Intermediate Division
1st Place – Kaitlyn Calla
2nd Place – Jayden Shelley
3rd Place – Avery Hamlin
5th Place – Ruby Huyett
A huge thank you to BASX for their continued support of the Oregon Welding League! BASX cut out all of the competition parts and helped run the event. Industry partnerships like this are what make opportunities like the Oregon Welding League possible for our students.
Next Oregon Welding League Event
October 24, 2026
Redmond High School
Great job, Panther Tech! Keep building, keep learning, and keep welding!
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The Redmond FFA chapter team traveled to the 2026 Central Oregon District Leadership Camp on Tuesday this week. Officer teams from across the Central Oregon District gathered at Camp Morrow in Pine Hollow for a few days of leadership development, teamwork, and chapter planning. Throughout camp, officers participated in workshops focused on what it means to be an effective leader and how they can continue to improve themselves and better serve their FFA chapters.
Redmond FFA also found success in the District Rituals Contest. Our Executive Officer Team placed 4th, while our Greenhand Team earned 1st place. These competitions challenged our officers to demonstrate their knowledge of FFA traditions, ceremonies, and leadership skills.
After returning home, the Redmond FFA officers and selected chapter members continued putting their leadership skills into action by volunteering at the Mallott Tradeshow. Members helped serve dinner while also having the opportunity to network and build connections with politicians and community members alike. It was a great way for our students to represent Redmond FFA and put the leadership skills they learned at camp into practice.
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AP Exam ordering is open now. The deadline to order exams is Nov. 13th. After that date, the cost to order increases by $40. Click here for instructions and additional information.
Benefits of taking the AP exam
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College credit and placement – Many colleges grant credit or advanced placement for qualifying scores, letting students skip introductory courses and dive into higher-level material sooner
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Cost savings – Earning college credit through AP exams is significantly cheaper than paying tuition for those same courses later
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Strengthened college applications – Taking AP exams demonstrates academic rigor and college readiness to admissions officers
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Skill development – Preparing for AP exams builds critical thinking, time management, and study skills that transfer to college success
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Exploration of interests – AP courses and exams let students explore potential majors or career paths while still in high school
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Recognition of achievement – Strong AP scores can qualify students for AP Scholar awards and other honors
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Per state law, absences can only be excused for the following reasons: illness, educational/occupational interviews, quarantine, bereavement or serious illness in the family, inclement weather, religious instruction or emergencies. Absences will only be excused if the school is notified the day before the absence, the day of the absence, or the day that the student returns to school. You must give a reason for an absence. Note: Vacations are not considered an excused absence.
Checking In and Checking Out- When it is necessary for students to leave campus during the school day, they must present a note from the parent to the Attendance Office requesting the release from classes or a parent/guardian can call in. These check out requests are to be made before the absence. Failure to check out will be treated as an unexcused absence (skipping school). Students must check out AND check in to avoid being marked absent or tardy. Check-ins and Check-Outs will be in the Front Office - Portable #38.
Attendance Office Number: 541-923-4805.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Extracurricular Participation and Social Events- Participation in extracurricular school events (e.g. school dances, prom, rooter/fan buses, field trips, clubs, etc.) is a privilege and an important part of the high school experience. In order to attend such events, the following must occur – Students must have 85% attendance each trimester, no more than 10 tardies per trimester and no major behavior incidents. Students may file an appeal with the Dean, should there be extenuating circumstances.
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Redmond School District
Policy Overview
In accordance with Governor's Executive Order 25-09, Redmond School District (RSD) prohibits the use of personal electronic devices during regular instructional hours. This "bell to bell" policy ensures a focused learning environment while minimizing classroom disruptions.
Educational Purpose
This policy supports our commitment to:
- Creating distraction-free learning environments
- Promoting face-to-face social interaction
- Developing healthy technology habits
- Ensuring equal access to learning opportunities
- Maintaining school safety and security
Implementation
This policy takes effect at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year. Information will be shared in Student Handbooks, in Parent and Student Vue, and on school websites.
Covered Devices
This policy applies to all personal electronic devices including:
- Cell phones and smartphones
- Smartwatches and fitness trackers
- Smart glasses and AR/VR devices
- Bluetooth earbuds and wireless headphones
- Tablets and personal iPads
- Gaming devices and handheld consoles
- Portable music players
- Cameras and recording devices
- Any other internet-connected personal device
Bell-to-Bell Prohibition
When devices are prohibited: Personal electronic devices may not be used from the start of regular instructional hours until the end of the school day. This includes 7:30-2:20 (M-T-TH-F) and 7:30-1:20 (W). This also includes passing periods and on-campus lunch.
Required storage: All personal electronic devices must be:
- Turned off or placed in silent mode.
- Stored securely in backpacks, lockers, fanny packs, or designated classroom storage areas.
- Cannot be stored on a person, i.e, pockets, etc.
- Kept out of sight during instructional hours.
Teachers may require students to leave personal items such as backpacks or fanny packs/purses in a designated spot in the classroom where students can only access with permission once class has started and then at the end of class.
Student Technology Access
Students have access to district-issued Chromebooks for all educational technology needs, including:
- Safe internet access for research and learning
- Productivity tools and applications
- School email for academic communication
- Digital learning platforms and resources
Emergency Communication
For parents/guardians: If you need to contact your student during school hours, please call the school's main office. Our staff will ensure urgent messages reach your student promptly.
For students: In case of emergency, students should notify a teacher or staff member who will facilitate necessary communication.
Consequences for Violations
RSD is committed to maintaining instructional time. Consequences for policy violations are designed to be educational rather than punitive and will not result in students losing class time. If a student violates the policy but with another student’s electronic device, the same process and consequences apply to the student.
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Our Student Handbook can be found on this link. This includes all of our school rules, consequences, guidelines, etc. Check it out! |
Counselor designations are as follows:
Last names:
Counselors are located in Portable #3.
Schedule changes will only be considered if a mistake was made in scheduling. Dropping classes because a student "changed their mind" or "doesn't want a specific teacher" will not be considered. We will consider all extenuating circumstances. Please reach out to your counselor! If you have a mistake on your schedule, use this QR code for a link to a Google Form. Your counselor will review and call you in to discuss.
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We use Parent Square to communicate to our families. Please make sure you have downloaded the app and signed up for important information from RHS throughout the year! |
Technology Resources
Here are some technology resources and what they do at RHS:
CANVAS: Students use this every day for their classes. You can find the daily agenda, course syllabus, assignments, grades, and feedback. It shows what work is missing and what has been turned in. To learn more about Canvas and to set up an account, follow these steps: Canvas. Once you have an account, you can log in here: Canvas Parent Login. Note: Canvas will also show student grades, but ParentVue is what we use for athletic eligibility, progress reports and report cards.
ParentVUE and Student VUE: You can use this to see updated grades, daily attendance and tardies. You can check this 24/7, and it has the official grades for the trimester. To have access to official grades, follow these steps: ParentVUE Access. Students have this link in the bookmarks on their computers. You can download the app as well. See directions above.
ParentSquare/StudentSquare: This is our email system for attendance notifications and another other news from the school. Administrators, teachers and coaches all use this to communicate with families. Once you are enrolled at RHS, your enrollment into ParentSquare is automatic and you should be getting email notifications from us.
Call us at 923-4800 if you are having trouble. We can help!
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This is an excellent resource for all of you. This app is a resource and tool for any youth needing support for themselves or a friend (includes easy links for Youth Line, Safe Oregon, 988, Lines for Life as well as tons of other useful resources). https://www.firststeporegon.org/
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Principal: Dr. Audrey Haugan
Asst. Principal: Jason Chatterton
Asst. Principal/Athletic Director: Kacey McNulty
Dean: Heather Barto
Office Manager: Kyle Lavender
Follow us on Instagram!; @panther_leadership
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Notice of Non-Discrimination
Redmond School District is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its educational and employment activities.
The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, immigration status or citizenship status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination:
District 504 Contact:
Tami Nakamura, Executive Director of Student Services | Email | (541) 923-8258 District Title VI, Title IX, Age Discrimination & American Disabilities Act Contact:
Kelly Hicks, Director of Human Resources | Email | (541) 923-8922 Heather Petersen, Assistant Director of Human Resources/DEI Specialist | Email | (541) 923-8924 |
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